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Louisiana Economy Forecasting Model Provides Projections for Q3 2024 through Q2 2025

The Louisiana Economy Forecasting Model, maintained by the Department of Economics, provides economic forecasts for Louisiana and the state's nine metropolitan areas for the current quarter and three quarters ahead. The forecasts for the third quarter of 2024 through the second quarter of 2025 suggest continuing slow growth in state economic activity and very slow employment growth in all but three metro areas.

Ourso On the Geaux – September 2024

Read the latest issue of Ourso on the Geaux, the official e-newsletter of the E. J. Ourso College of Business. This month, we share a look back at our accomplishments of the last year, announce the LSU100 and ROARING20, celebrate our latest Hall of Distinction inductees, and more.

LSU Announces the 2024 LSU100 and LSU ROARING20

LSU is pleased to announce this year's list of the annual LSU100: Fastest Growing Tiger Businesses. The LSU100 is a highly competitive program that celebrates the 100 fastest-growing LSU graduate-owned or LSU graduate-led businesses in the world. Companies must apply each year to be considered for the list.

2024 Hall of Distinction Inductees and Outstanding Young Alum

The LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business is proud to announce the 2024 Hall of Distinction inductees – Patrick J. Brandau, Stephen R. Fussell, and Lyttleton “Lyt” T. Harris IV – as well as the 2024 Outstanding Young Alum, Whitney Dawn Breaux.

Welcoming Our Newest Faculty Members

The LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business is pleased to introduce an array of new faculty members for the 2024-2025 academic year. These new additions bring renowned expertise to the college in a variety of areas, including economics, finance, management, marketing, entrepreneurship and information systems.

2023-2024 Ourso Bottom Line Report Showcases a Year of Success, Innovation and Impact

The LSU E. J. Ourso College of Business is proud to announce the release of the 2023-2024 Ourso Bottom Line Report, showcasing the exceptional accomplishments of its students, faculty, and community over the past academic year.

LSU Business Students Earn Top Spot in International Competition

Thanks to its innovative approach to empowering professional relationships, LSU's Beta Alpha Psi - Phi Chapter earned first place in the Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) Best Practices Competition, sponsored by Deloitte.

Ourso On the Geaux – August 2024

Read the latest issue of Ourso on the Geaux, the official e-newsletter of the E. J. Ourso College of Business. This month, we welcome Yingmei Cheng to the Department of Finance, break important new ground in coastal research, celebrate our new alumni association chapter, and more.

LSU Department of Finance, LBA Celebrate Credit Analyst Education Program Graduates

The LSU Department of Finance and Louisiana Bankers Association (LBA) are pleased to announce that 17 financial services professionals recently graduated from the Credit Analyst Education Program (CAEP). The group was celebrated at a ceremony held at the Lod Cook Alumni Center on July 9.

Ourso in the Media

August 8, 2024

Finance Professor Sheds Light on Recent Market Volatility: Professor Rajesh Narayanan from the LSU Department of Finance spoke with the Baton Rouge Business Report to explore recent market turbulence, identifying a "confluence of factors," including Japan's interest rate hike and weaker-than-expected U.S. tech earnings, responsible for the fluctuations.

August 4, 2024

LSU Professor Explores Artificial Intelligence Regulation in Talk Show Interview: In a recent interview with Brian Haldane of Talk 107.3, Professor Andrew Schwarz from the Stephenson Department of Entrepreneurship & Information Systems delved into the complex topic of regulating AI, exploring the necessity of regulatory guardrails and potential pitfalls, particularly in response to concerns regarding deep fakes, consumer privacy, and national security.

June 14, 2024

LSU Professor Authors Op-Ed on Artificial Intelligence Impacts on Louisiana: In an op-ed with the Times-Picayune/NOLA.com, Professor Andrew Schwarz from the Stephenson Department of Entrepreneurship & Information Systems discusses how artificial intelligence can have potential benefits for the state of Louisiana, and the importance of striking a balance with regulations.

May 19, 2024

LSU agribusiness program honoring late Gilster-Mary Lee president now accepting applications: Don Welge, the late president of Gilster-Mary Lee, had a vision. He wanted to start a new kind of agricultural program at his alma mater of Louisiana State University.

April 25, 2024

LSU CCACSA Hosts Annual Student Support Summit: LSU’s Cox Communications Academic Center for Student-Athletes recently hosted it annual Student Support Summit which focused on Educational Exploration and Maneuvering the Academic Metaverse.

March 15, 2024

Department of Finance Assistant Professor Dimuthu Ratnadiwakara Shares His Expertise on Credit Cards Without SSN Requirements: Department of Finance Assistant Professor Dimuthu Ratnadiwakara shared his expertise with WalletHub readers on why most credit cards require that users share their social security numbers.

January 3, 2024

Embracing Artificial Intelligence Could Benefit Louisiana Businesses, Workers, Professor Says: Stephenson Department of Entrepreneurship & Information Systems Professor Andrew Schwarz recently spoke to the City of Alexandria Rotary to explain what artificial intelligence is and how it can be beneficial to the state and businesses.

November 20, 2023

Holiday Shopping Insights from LSU's Dan Rice: To many, the holidays mean holiday shopping, but are the issues shoppers faced during the pandemic, like lack of supply and shipping delays, a part of Christmas past? Will inflated prices impact the seller, the customer or both? Will shoppers spend more or less this year?

November 7, 2023

Department of Economics Assistant Professor's Research Featured in New York Times: Department of Economics Assistant Professor Scott Abrahams paper titled, "The Revival of U.S. Populism: How 39 Years of Manufacturing Losses and Educational Gains Reshaped the Electoral Map," was featured in the opinion article "Can an Unpopular Populist Still Damage Democracy?" by New York Times columnist Thomas Edsall.

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